Europe deplores America's 'chlorinated chicken.' How safe is our poultry?
2 days ago
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- #poultry-processing
- Europe bans U.S. chicken processed with chlorine, citing food safety concerns.
- Less than 5% of U.S. poultry facilities still use chlorine; most now use organic acids like peroxyacetic acid.
- European regulators view chemical washes as masking poor hygiene rather than addressing root causes.
- U.S. and Europe have different food safety approaches: Europe focuses on pre-harvest interventions, while the U.S. relies on post-slaughter chemical treatments.
- Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain prevalent in both regions despite differing regulations.
- Consumers should practice proper cooking hygiene, including avoiding washing raw chicken and cooking it to 165°F.